8.8 cm/45 (3.46") SK C/30
8.8 cm/45 (3.46") KM41

Description

These guns were intended for smaller warships such as submarine-chasers and Flak corvettes. The KM41 was a lighter version but is not believed to have actually entered service. Both of these guns were significantly lighter than the older 8.8 cm (3.46") SK L/45 guns.

The SK C/30 had a barrel and breech end-piece with a half-length loose liner. A vertical sliding breech block was used. The KM41 used a monobloc barrel with a muzzle brake and used a horizontal sliding breech block. The gun barrel could easily be removed from the breech end-piece.